Ruinart Rose NV (2nd Skin)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Ruinart
Label Name:
 
Rose NV (2nd Skin)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (~55%; c.43% vinified as white + c.12% vinified as red), Chardonnay (~45%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94 (Nov 2022); Wine Enthusiast 92 (2020); Wine & Spirits 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 89; Mondial du Rosé Gold (2005); cited in Le Guide Hachette

Tasting Note
Coral-pink; aromas of pomegranate, lychee, rose and red berries. Palate shows strawberry, raspberry, pink grapefruit, mint and warm spice, with fine mousse, bright acidity and an elegant, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish; smoked salmon, white-fleshed oily fish; charcuterie and duck (western). Sushi and sashimi, Peking duck, mildly spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes (asian).

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise; blend of ~40–50 crus with 20–30% reserve wines. Fermented in stainless steel, full malolactic fermentation, aged 2–3 years on lees. Dosage ~8–9 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Ruinart, founded 1729 in Reims, is the oldest Champagne house. Renowned for Chardonnay-led blends, prestige cuvées and recent sustainability initiatives (e.g., 'Second Skin' recyclable packaging).